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Alternative Hairstyles
Alternative hairstyles are ones that stand apart from fashionable, conventional and classic hairstyles. They are best described as unusual, daring, bright, fun, avante-garde, geometric and exaggerated- with elements of punk. Celebrities who like to appear "a little bit different" have alternative styles and often start new fads with them (Pink, Amy Winehouse, and David Beckham).
Method
Often anything goes with an alternative hairstyle: the crazier the better.
Hairstylists perform these looks in a controlled environment, and most of the time there's really no such thing as a mistake.
Benefits
If you want to feel free of fashion, then go for it. Or, if you want to bolster your marketing campaign, then an alternative hairstyle may be a good choice.
Beware
Most short styles will take some time to grow out, and wild colors may damage your hair (particulary when stripped out or re-colored).
Tip
This hairstyle is definitely one you should try on first (using TheHairStyler.com's virtual hairstyler) before committing to it. |
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Alternative Hairstyle
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Amy Winehouse
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Amy wore this out-there vintage style and made quite an impression. Her hair was styled extra high...
Suitable for:
Face shapes: oval, round, square, heart, triangular
Hair texture: medium, thick
Hair density: medium, dense
Styling:
Maintenance: high
Time: 30+ mins
Techniques: blow dry
Products: mousse, hair spray
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Alternative Hairstyle
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Jonathan Lipnicki
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Jonathan definitely made his statement at Variety's Power of Youth Event with this hairstyle. His sides were...
Suitable for:
Face shapes: oval, oblong, square, diamond
Hair texture: thin, medium
Hair density: sparse, medium
Styling:
Maintenance: medium
Time: 10-20 mins
Techniques: natural
Products: gel wax, lacquer
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Alternative Hairstyle
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Kelis
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This is an amazing and different look! Kelis' full afro and great color is a fantastic combination to use to...
Suitable for:
Face shapes: oval, square, diamond, triangular
Hair texture: medium, thick
Hair density: medium, dense
Styling:
Maintenance: medium
Time: 10-20 mins
Techniques: scrunch, blow dry
Products: gel, sculpture lotion, hair spray, moisturizer
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Alternative Hairstyle
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Pink
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Now that’s pink! Here the talented pop star has chosen a short haircut with side swept wispy bangs. The ends...
Suitable for:
Face shapes: oval, oblong, diamond, triangular
Hair texture: medium, thick
Hair density: medium, dense
Styling:
Maintenance: medium
Time: 10-20 mins
Techniques: blow dry
Products: mousse, moulding cream
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Alternative Hairstyle
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Lenny Kravitz
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This short and spiky 'do is a different but great change for this talented singer. Lenny's hair has been cut...
Suitable for:
Face shapes: oval, oblong, square
Hair texture: medium, thick
Hair density: medium, dense
Styling:
Maintenance: low
Time: 5-10 mins
Techniques: natural, blow dry
Products: wax
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Alternative Hairstyle
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Eve
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This is a striking look for Eve. Her sides and back have been razor cut to form a messy and jagged style and...
Suitable for:
Face shapes: oval, oblong, square, heart, triangular
Hair texture: thin, medium
Hair density: sparse, medium
Styling:
Maintenance: low
Time: 5-10 mins
Techniques: natural
Products: gel, hair spray
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Alternative Hairstyle
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Abel Xavier
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Abel kept his sexy blond locks looking great at the Beckham "Welcome To LA" Party with the help of this...
Suitable for:
Face shapes: oval, oblong, square, heart
Hair texture: medium, thick
Hair density: medium, dense
Styling:
Maintenance: high
Time: 20-30 mins
Techniques: natural
Products: gel, hair spray
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Alternative Hairstyle
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Bai Ling
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Not one to be shy on the red carpet, Bai went for an eye catching style at the world premiere of ...
Suitable for:
Face shapes: oval, oblong, heart, diamond, triangular
Hair texture: medium, thick
Hair density: medium, dense
Styling:
Maintenance: high
Time: 20-30 mins
Techniques: blow dry
Products: mousse, gel, wax, hair spray
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Alternative Hairstyle
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David Beckham
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Here Becks has found a great balance between no fuss hair design and shock value! He carries this mohawk very...
Suitable for:
Face shapes: oval, oblong, square, heart, triangular
Hair texture: medium, thick
Hair density: sparse, medium
Styling:
Maintenance: medium
Time: 10-20 mins
Techniques: blow dry
Products: smoothing shine, lacquer
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Alternative Hairstyle
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Joss Stone
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Joss made quite an impression at The Late Show with David Letterman with her stunning bright red curly locks...
Suitable for:
Face shapes: oval, oblong, square, heart, triangular
Hair texture: medium, thick
Hair density: medium, dense
Styling:
Maintenance: high
Time: 20-30 mins
Techniques: scrunch, blow dry
Products: gel, sculpture lotion, hair spray, moisturizer
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